Specification Sales Engineer - Power Distribution

Eaton Corporation; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced technical sales engineer focused on electrical power distribution. You will build relationships with consultants and contractors, influence specifications on major projects, and provide guidance on LV switchgear, protection, energy management and EV infrastructure.

You will deliver CPDs and technical workshops, work with sales and product teams to convert specifications into project wins, and develop trusted links across the

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent, with power distribution experience.
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, or end users on specification-led projects.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Knowledge of LV switchgear, switchboards, protection, energy management, or power monitoring.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
• Confident presenting technical solutions to both engineering and commercial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with consulting engineers, building services consultants, contractors, and end users to influence specifications on major projects.
• Provide technical guidance on LV switchgear, switchboards, circuit protection, energy management, power quality, surge protection, and EV infrastructure.
• Deliver CPDs, technical presentations, and design workshops to consultants and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with sales, application engineering, and product teams to convert specifications into successful project wins.
• Build trusted relationships across the consultant community.

Skills

Relationship building

Technical presentation

Stakeholder management

Consultant engagement

Pipeline management

Power distribution

EV infrastructure knowledge

Commercial acumen

Self-motivated

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with consulting engineers, building services consultants, contractors, and end users to influence specifications on major projects.
• Provide technical guidance on LV switchgear, switchboards, circuit protection, energy management, power quality, surge protection, and EV infrastructure.
• Deliver CPDs, technical presentations, and design workshops to consultants and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with sales, application engineering, and product teams to convert specifications into successful project wins.
• Build trusted relationships across the consultant community.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, OR proven experience within power distribution, switchgear, building services, or technical sales.
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, end users, or specification-led projects.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Knowledge of LV switchgear, switchboards, circuit protection, energy management, or power monitoring solutions.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident presenting technical solutions to engineering and commercial audiences.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities and influence project outcomes.
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable managing a pipeline of opportunities.